Thousands of people marched through Lisbon to protest the Portuguese government’s proposed labor reforms, which unions say would weaken worker protections. Demonstrators criticized measures that would make it easier for employers to change schedules and reduce overtime pay. Union leaders argue the reforms shift power toward companies at a time when workers are already struggling with rising living costs. The government maintains the changes are necessary to modernize labor rules and improve competitiveness, but negotiations remain tense.
See "Tens of thousands rally in Lisbon against planned labour reforms", Sergio Goncalves and Miguel Pereira, Reuters, April 17, 2026